On this weeks MUMS panel Rosh discusses youth radicalisation with Belinda and Lesley.
Youth radicalisation is when young people are drawn to and adopt extremist ideologies, which could lead to extremism or terrorism.
The rates of youth radicalisation are climbing in Australia and overseas.
Over the past four years, the AFP and its police partners have conducted 35 counter-terrorism investigations involving minors, with the youngest child being just 12. Most have resulted in charges being laid. Two teenagers, aged 14 and 16, have been convicted. (1)
Around twenty per cent of ASIO’s priority counter-terrorism cases involve young people. In every one of the terrorist attacks, disruptions and suspected terrorist incidents in Australia this year, the alleged perpetrator was a young person. (2)
Tragically, by the time a police investigation commences, it’s often difficult to avoid life-changing prosecution and legal action. So, this report, involving the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom, is a wake-up call. It asks for parents, teachers and others working with teenagers to pay attention to the signs of online radicalisation. (1)
According to the Joint Counter Terrorism Teams (JCTT) extremist propaganda videos are seen across platforms such as Discord, Telegram and TikTok. (3)
ASIO and the AFP support a whole-of-society response – including early intervention – to counter the issue. (3)
Parents, teachers, health professionals and frontline workers need to understand and identify the early signs of radicalisation. Once ASIO and the AFP get involved, it is usually too late – the young person is already in a dark and dangerous place. (3)
Anyone with concerns about potential terrorist activity can contact the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400 or hotline@nationalsecurity.gov.au. In an emergency, call 000.
Living Safe Together is an Australian Government initiative designed to protect and empower our communities against all forms of violent extremism, found at www.livingsafetogether.gov.au. The website explains what violent extremism is, how to recognise signs of violent extremism and what you can do about it.
Protecting our nations and young people from violent extremism is a shared responsibility.
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